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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 03:31 PM
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Call it ricey if you want but i love the sound of a bov on a boosted car. Just wondering which sounds y'all like. The psssh is awesome but i like what i would call the "birdcall" like the tial.
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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 04:51 PM
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I like the "thunk" of a properly plumbed in bypass valve.
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 03:09 PM
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A properly built bypass system will reduce turbo lag. As far as function is concerned it's infinitely more efficient.

The "whoosh" is pointless and a waste of already compressed air.
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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 04:18 PM
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I like the psshhh sound
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